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Slant-Guard Angled Safety Light Curtain
Description

The Slant-Guard Light Curtain is a specially configured multi-segment model which is designed to replace master/slave or cascaded units with a single integrated unit. The Slant-Guard light curtain can have two or more segments, each at a different angle, up to a maximum of six feet for 30mm resolution light curtains. The Slant-Guard light curtain is a built to order product. Consult factory application engineer for additional information and assistance with your application.

The Slant-Guard light curtain is available in both the B-SERIES and GS-SERIES.

Features & Benefits
  • Eliminates need for multiple light curtains
  • Beam Blanking (B-SERIES & GS-140 Series)
  • No External Connections between segments
  • Easier to align than multiple units
  • No loss of resolution between segments
  • Interfaces easily with external controls
  • Redundant Fail-Safe outputs
  • Applications
  • Machine guarding
  • Hazardous area protection
  • Access monitoring and control
  • Diagonal zones of protection
  • Any guarding application requiring multiple light curtains
  • Specifications
    Detection Capability (Resolution) 30mm (1-3/16in.)
    Response Time <18m sec
    Operating Range up to 30M (98ft.)
    Operating Temperature 32 to 120°F (0 to 50°C)
    Enclosure Rating IP65
    Operating Temperature -5 to 65°C (23 to 149°F)
    Enclosure Rating IP65
    Maximum Length Up to 72in. (all segments)
    Noise Immunity Exceeds I.E.C. 801/4 level 4
    Safety Outputs 2 x PNP (Fail-Safe), 500mA @24VDC
    Explanation of Terminology
    Beam Blanking allows the light curtain to operate where there is a permanent or floating obstruction in the sensing field, such as workpiece supports.

    EN 61496 Type 4 Design is the highest level of the most stringent standard in the world, and is suitable for the most dangerous machine guarding applications.

    This Self-contained 2-Unit System is capable of safety functions without additional equipment. It interfaces readily with common safety relay units and fail-safe PLCs, as well as with Tapeswitch safety controllers.

    The Slant-Guard Angled Safety Light Curtain is a built-to-order product.
    Please contact the factory for more information and for help with your application.